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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.06, 160.60 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.06, 160.60 and 46.15 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.06 : 160.60 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.06/160.60 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.06x = 160.60 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.06x = 7,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.69/107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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